Sun, Sea and Sand in Mallorca

[Velimira Velikova]

Since 1950 when the first charter flight landed on Mallorca, the number of annual visitors to the largest of the Balearic Islands has grown rapidly and today hovers around 10 million sun, sea and sand lovers.

However, there’s much more to Mallorca than the beach. The capital Palma de Mallorca is the centre of the island and one of its most charming abodes, famous for its brilliant sunsets. A series of rugged coves and busy harbours punctuate the southwest coastline.

The Serra de Tramuntana mountain range, dominating the northwest coast is a beautiful area of olive groves, pine forests and ochre villages, with a spectacularly jagged coastline. It runs parallel with the northwest coast and Puig Major is its highest point. The northeast coast accommodates two bays, the Badia de Pollença and the larger Badia d’Alcúdia.

The east coast is an endless chain of sandy bays and open beaches, while most of the south coast is lined with rocky cliffs alternating with beaches and coves, and almost all of its interior area is largely made up of the fertile plain known as Es Pla.